Guyra

Guyra is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Guyra is around 2,056. This figure reflects a growth of 53 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 2,003. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 2,049 in Jun 2024, based on ABS ERP data and 30 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 6.9 persons per square kilometer. Guyra's growth rate of 2.6% since the census is comparable to its SA3 area's growth rate of 3.1%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 84.0% of recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projections, an above median population growth is expected in Australia's regional areas, including Guyra, which is projected to grow by 243 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 11.5% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Guyra according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Guyra has had minimal residential development activity with 8 dwelling approvals over the five years from 2016 to 2020. These low levels reflect its rural nature, where development is driven by specific local housing needs rather than broad market demand. Yearly growth figures and relativities can vary considerably based on individual projects due to such low approval numbers.

Guyra has much lower development activity compared to Rest of NSW and nationally. Recent development has been entirely comprised of standalone homes, maintaining the area's rural nature with emphasis on space. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 1019 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. Population forecasts indicate Guyra will gain 236 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate).

Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Guyra has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely affecting this region. Key projects include Boorolong Wind Farm, New England Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), Armidale Region Bridge Renewal Project, and Doughboy Wind Farm. The following details those most relevant:.

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While Guyra retains a healthy unemployment rate of 3.3%, recent employment declines have impacted its national performance ranking

Guyra's workforce is balanced across white and blue collar jobs, with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 3.3% as of December 2025, according to AreaSearch data aggregation. In this month, 1,108 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate 0.6% lower than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation was at 66.0%, slightly higher than Regional NSW's 61.3%. Census responses indicated that 14.0% of residents worked from home. Employment is concentrated in agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Guyra has a particular specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share 5.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, accommodation & food services are under-represented, at 3.1% compared to Regional NSW's 7.8%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as suggested by the difference between Census working population and resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in May-25, labour force decreased by 1.0%, alongside a 1.0% employment decline, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In comparison, Regional NSW recorded an employment decline of 1.2%, labour force decline of 0.8%, and an unemployment increase of 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Guyra's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.1% over five years and 11.5% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

Guyra suburb's income level is lower than average nationally according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Median income among taxpayers in Guyra is $40,002 and average income stands at $50,311, compared to Regional NSW's figures of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. By September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% would be approximately $43,546 (median) and $54,769 (average). From the 2021 Census, incomes in Guyra fall between the 4th and 17th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. Income distribution shows 30.8% of population (633 individuals) earning within the $400-$799 range, differing from regional levels where the $1,500-$2,999 category is predominant at 29.9%. Lower income households are prevalent, with 40.8% earning below $800 weekly. After housing costs, 86.3% of income remains, ranking at the 7th percentile nationally.

Guyra is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Guyra's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, was 95.8% houses and 4.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Guyra stood at 46.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 25.7% and rented ones at 28.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,170, below Regional NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent in Guyra was $260, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Guyra's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Guyra features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 63.4% of all households, including 23.3% couples with children, 28.9% couples without children, and 9.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 36.6%, with lone person households at 32.6% and group households comprising 4.0%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

Educational outcomes in Guyra fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 16.1%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 41.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.6%) and certificates (33.2%). Educational participation is high, with 33.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 14.2% in primary, 10.5% in secondary, and 1.7% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 33.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.2% in primary education, 10.5% in secondary education, and 1.7% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Guyra has 78 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are covered by 12 routes, providing a total of 128 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically living 154 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car remains the dominant mode at 89%, while 5% use buses and 5% walk. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 14.0% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 18 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately one weekly trip per stop.

Health performance in Guyra is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Guyra faces substantial health challenges according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were notable across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover was very low at approximately 47% of the total population (~964 people), compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions were arthritis (11.0%) and asthma (9.2%). However, 63.2% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age population health challenges are notable with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 25.4% of residents aged 65 and over (522 people), higher than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors were above average, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

Guyra is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Guyra's population showed low cultural diversity, with 82.1% being citizens, 91.2% born in Australia, and 94.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 67.6%, compared to Regional NSW's 55.9%. The top three ancestral groups were Australian (35.8%), English (31.6%), and Scottish (7.9%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal representation was higher at 6.2% in Guyra versus the regional average of 4.6%. Hungarian and Vietnamese populations were also slightly higher at 0.2% each compared to Regional NSW's 0.2% and 0.1% respectively.

Guyra hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Guyra's median age of 44 years is similar to Regional NSW's 43 years and above the national average of 38 years. Compared to Regional NSW, Guyra has a higher percentage of residents aged 15-24 (13.8%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (10.5%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the percentage of residents aged 15-24 has increased from 10.9% to 13.8%, while those aged 25-34 have risen from 10.1% to 11.4%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 5-14 has decreased from 13.7% to 11.1%. By the year 2041, Guyra's age composition is expected to change significantly. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 34%, increasing from 234 to 313 residents. Meanwhile, the 15-24 and 5-14 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.